How do you overclock ram?

Ric0h · 07-27-2008, 09:46 PM

Just adding voltage?

Also, how do you overclock video cards?

I need a simple quick explanation, the rest I can find it out, with that info.

ricanflow · 07-27-2008, 10:02 PM

When you oc the cpu, the ram clocks with it unless its unlinked.

I wont get into the tecnical details however, since i oc'd my cpu by multiplier.

Gpu's are extremely easy to oc, using either ATI Tool or Rivatuner (riva lets you control fan speed, so its the preferred choice).

patonb · 07-27-2008, 10:17 PM

My MB you OC Ram just like the cpu.
Set ram unlinked, and bump the speed, mhz, and give the ram V a bump if need be... adjust timing a bit...

DawnOfDoom · 07-27-2008, 10:20 PM

Adjusting Ram voltages can damage the ram if you go above the recomended voltage. check with your manufacturer if you do so.

vernong1992 · 07-27-2008, 10:57 PM

Ya.. don't overvolt it, otherwise it fries..

but keeping RAM linked, will keep it at a 1:1 ratio and automatically overclock the RAM with the CPU.. otherwise you can keep it Unlinked because you got those crappy 4gb G-Skills with 5-5-5-15 Cas 5 DDR2 800.. (it might do ok?)

but for video cards, overclock using ATiTool or Rivatuner (programs you DL)

luke992006 · 07-27-2008, 11:04 PM

overclocking a gpu is as easy as moving sliders, to adjust the different clocks.

carnageX · 07-27-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vernong1992

Ya.. don't overvolt it, otherwise it fries..

but keeping RAM linked, will keep it at a 1:1 ratio and automatically overclock the RAM with the CPU.. otherwise you can keep it Unlinked because you got those crappy 4gb G-Skills with 5-5-5-15 Cas 5 DDR2 800.. (it might do ok?)

but for video cards, overclock using ATiTool or Rivatuner (programs you DL)

I have 2x1GB of the G.Skills, and have 'em at a 1:1 ratio w/ my CPU...they perform decently, and are clocked at 441MHz right now.

luke992006 · 07-28-2008, 12:01 AM

why the heck would you put the mhz so low?....

carnageX · 07-28-2008, 12:07 AM

That's over stock clock..lol. Remember, its DDR2, so its doubled

. So essentially I'm running at 882MHz. Open up CPU-Z,and look at the Memory tab; it'll show your DRAM Frequency as halved (i.e. 400 for 800).

luke992006 · 07-28-2008, 12:08 AM

^ohhh, forgot about that haha.

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